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Lifestyle

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Is lung inflammation worse in e-cigarette users than smokers, as a new study suggests?

A small study that compared the lungs of cigarette smokers with e-cigarette smokers found that e-cigarette smokers had more lung inflammation than those who smoked tobacco

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Myasthenia gravis is on the rise, here’s what to look out for

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

By Fiona Clark

Cardiology

Clinical Articles

Reassure or refer? Investigating palpitations in general practice

Wearable devices aren’t yet standardised enough to be incorporated into general practice assessments, expert saysa

By Dr Alisha Dorrigan

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Three years into the pandemic, it’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. Here’s what we need to focus on next

On March 11 2020 the World Health Organization classified COVID as a pandemic. Three years on, it remains just that.

By Prof Michael Toole AM, Brendan Crabb

Public health

Clinical Articles

Survey: Widespread medication shortages are taking a toll

72% of GPs have had patients experience negative outcomes due to recent medication shortages

By Yasmin Clarke, Lynnette Hoffman

Mental health

Clinical Articles

4 practical ways to better engage with adolescents

From staring at the ground and refusing to make eye contact to barely saying a word, adolescent behaviour can sometimes feel rude and frustrating—so it’s not surprising that some doctors find it challenging to engage.

By Rosalyn Page

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression. But how much do you need?

The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

By Ben Singh, Prof Carol Maher

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Managing stimulant side effects in ADHD kids

Two experts offer strategies to address inadequate weight gain and poor sleep in kids taking ADHD medication

By Ben Falkenmire

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Iodine, IQ and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy

The connection has been known for years, and yet most pregnant women are iodine deficient, expert says

By Leigh Dayton

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

COVID-19 boosters: Should we all line up for a 4th or 5th dose?

Dr Gary Grohmann and Prof Robert Booy weigh up the research on boosters

By Dr Gary Grohmann, Prof Robert Booy

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Psychological Medicine — you’re already doing it, and here are some tips to do it even better

Psychotherapist and GP Dr Susan Barnett shares tips and resources to improve the therapeutic relationship, which has been shown to help patients recover

By Lynnette Hoffman

Infectious diseases, Vaccination

Clinical Articles

Jabs reduce long COVID risk

Younger people need to keep up to date with vaccinations to reduce long COVID risk

By Rosalyn Page

Articles

Is lung inflammation worse in e-cigarette users than smokers, as a new study suggests?

A small study that compared the lungs of cigarette smokers with e-cigarette smokers found that e-cigarette smokers had more lung inflammation than those who smoked tobacco

Myasthenia gravis is on the rise, here’s what to look out for

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

Reassure or refer? Investigating palpitations in general practice

Wearable devices aren’t yet standardised enough to be incorporated into general practice assessments, expert saysa

Three years into the pandemic, it’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. Here’s what we need to focus on next

On March 11 2020 the World Health Organization classified COVID as a pandemic. Three years on, it remains just that.

Survey: Widespread medication shortages are taking a toll

72% of GPs have had patients experience negative outcomes due to recent medication shortages

4 practical ways to better engage with adolescents

From staring at the ground and refusing to make eye contact to barely saying a word, adolescent behaviour can sometimes feel rude and frustrating—so it’s not surprising that some doctors find it challenging to engage.

Exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression. But how much do you need?

The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

Managing stimulant side effects in ADHD kids

Two experts offer strategies to address inadequate weight gain and poor sleep in kids taking ADHD medication

Iodine, IQ and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy

The connection has been known for years, and yet most pregnant women are iodine deficient, expert says

COVID-19 boosters: Should we all line up for a 4th or 5th dose?

Dr Gary Grohmann and Prof Robert Booy weigh up the research on boosters

Psychological Medicine — you’re already doing it, and here are some tips to do it even better

Psychotherapist and GP Dr Susan Barnett shares tips and resources to improve the therapeutic relationship, which has been shown to help patients recover

Jabs reduce long COVID risk

Younger people need to keep up to date with vaccinations to reduce long COVID risk

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A small study that compared the lungs of cigarette smokers with e-cigarette smokers found that e-cigarette smokers had more lung inflammation than those who smoked tobacco

It may be rare, but myasthenia gravis can have a profound impact on quality of life, and rates are rising, as neurologist Dr Fiona Chan explains

Wearable devices aren’t yet standardised enough to be incorporated into general practice assessments, expert saysa

On March 11 2020 the World Health Organization classified COVID as a pandemic. Three years on, it remains just that.

72% of GPs have had patients experience negative outcomes due to recent medication shortages

From staring at the ground and refusing to make eye contact to barely saying a word, adolescent behaviour can sometimes feel rude and frustrating—so it’s not surprising that some doctors find it challenging to engage.

The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

Two experts offer strategies to address inadequate weight gain and poor sleep in kids taking ADHD medication

The connection has been known for years, and yet most pregnant women are iodine deficient, expert says

Dr Gary Grohmann and Prof Robert Booy weigh up the research on boosters

Psychotherapist and GP Dr Susan Barnett shares tips and resources to improve the therapeutic relationship, which has been shown to help patients recover

Younger people need to keep up to date with vaccinations to reduce long COVID risk

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